Carolina Crush 2010

Ben took first place in Youth D boys category in the Carolina Crush at TRC.
Climber's meeting to start the comp: Great reach Ben!

Looking strong!

He's really developed in his strength and stamina this season!

Awesome job!

Core strength is so critical ...

At the top!

One of Ben's Climbs from Carolina Crush

Check it out at You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3j6ZmH1Mhg

Alek's first scrimmage

Busy sports day today! Ben had competition at Triangle Rock Club (his home gym) today - and he placed FIRST in his age group! What a wonderful success. Even more impressive was his ability to handle his emotions and frustrations when he had a fall. He's getting better and better at handling himself at competitions.

Gary took Ben to climbing, so I got to spend the day with Alek. We started out this beautiful morning (68 degrees and clear and sunny!) at a baseball scrimmage! We absolutely love his colors this year - Illini and 'Cuse ORANGE! Guaranteed to be a great season! I love that the Apex league also matches their hat colors to their shirt colors. The team looked so great! (of course, all the pants are still white at the beginning of the game!).

Alek did well today - this league is kid-pitch, and it takes a lot of pitches to get the ball over the plate. I think Alek will probably give pitching a try during the season. Here are some pictures of his action today! Scooping the grounder at 3rd base for an out!

Just missing a foul ball at 3rd.

Smacking the ball for a base hit! Great form Alek!

Fun before and after the comp

Ben and Mom survive another comp, celebrating with hamburgers and ice cream at Friendly's.

Ben, Cameron and Paxton at dinner before the comp. Everyone was in good spirits and having fun!

Our hotel had a nice indoor pool, so the boys had a lot of time to swim!

Some lean and muscular climbers!

March Snowmen

Last week we had yet another snow .... barely an inch, but school was delayed for 2 hours, so the boys had time to make these really small sad snowmen before school.

football

yesterday was all about Alek ... he had a double header football game and then the pinewood derby race at cub scouts. He played wide receiver, and caught 3 passes and ran for 3 touchdowns. What an awesome game. Each team scored 3 touchdowns, but our team got all three extra points, and their team only got two, so we won. Alek's team is still undefeated! He's had a blast during this 'mini' flag football season. He's one of the best players on his team, and that has really boosted his confidence.

His pinewood derby car went fast - 199-200 mph each run. The fasted car went 211 mph, a new track record. He won 3rd place in creative design, his car looked like a Wii remote. 3rd place is PERFECT - he got a trophy but doesn't have to go on to divisional competition!